AG v Fitzsimmons [2003] JRC 174 (09 October 2003)

AG v Fitzsimmons [2003] JRC 174 (09 October 2003)

The appropriate sentence for the defendant, taking into account the quantity of drugs, his role as a courier, his guilty plea, personal circumstances, and the additional sentence to be served upon recall, is 2½ years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2003] JRC 174
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis resin with intent to supply
  2. 2 consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for the defendant, taking into account the quantity of drugs, his role as a courier, his guilty plea, personal circumstances, and the additional sentence to be served upon recall, is 2½ years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2½ years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs